The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), has expressed concerns over proposals from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), to exit the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS). The Chief Executive Officer of PenOp, Mr Oguche Agudah, voiced the concern on Tuesday in Abuja during a...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered an immediate investigation into an alleged brutality by certain officer and soldiers of the Nigerian Army. The COAS gave the directive in a statement issued by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development in Maiduguri, Borno State, has taken a significant step towards promoting reconciliation and reintegration in the North East region. On Tuesday, the foundation organized a one-day training workshop for 60 women, comprising 30 Muslims and 30 Christians,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government has officially launched a Roadmap for open Defecation free (ODF) in the state, signaling the beginning of a campaign to eradicate open defecation in all communities. The Borno State First Lady , Dr. Falmata Zulum was also honoured by UNICEF as...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has successfully repatriated a group of Nigerian citizens from the Chad Republic. This initiative reflects the state’s commitment to ensuring the welfare and safety of its people, particularly those stranded in challenging situations across the border. In...
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday at plenary paid glowing tribute to late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, who died on July 26. Ubah, born on Sept 3, 1971, represented Anambra South Senatorial District in the 9th and 10th senate. Ubah, until his death, was a member of the All Progressives Congress...
Nigerian Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (NICOCSO) has called on Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to render account of the 20 billion US dollar allegedly spent for the repair of refineries since 2007. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the call came amidst threat by the...
Fans and supporters of a Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have commended him for announcing a N300 million donation to orphanages and organisations combating drug addiction among young people across Nigeria. The Grammy-nominated singer had, on Monday, announced plans to mark his 32nd birthday coming...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved N1.1 billion for payment of compensation to owners of properties affected by the ongoing construction of Airport Road to Kuje expressway. Wike disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday, after he inspected the structures, comprising about 13 buildings, including...
Super Falcons of Nigeria group opponents will emerge on Nov.22, when the draw for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 comes up in Morocco. Continental football governing body CAF explained that the draw will hold at the Mohammed VI Technical Centre in Sale, Morocco. The event which...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has said Nigeria graduates are not innovative and inventive because they are not exposed to productive skills and competencies in discovering new things through experiential learning. The governor stated this while delivering the 1st Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Distinguished Personalities...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said more work is expected from workers of the FCT Administration following the implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage. Wike stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, when he inspected the ongoing construction of the Abuja Division of the...
An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, told an Abuja high court that Al-Duraq Investment Limited which was registered in 2021 got the contract for the construction of the Apron Extension at Katsina Airport in 2022. The witness, Musa Odiniya, who was a former director, of procurement the...
The labour unions in Cross River have postponed the planned industrial action slated to commence on Wednesday after breakdown of negotiation between the unions and the government. The organised labour however, slated a 2-day warning strike for Nov. 25 and 26. The state Chairman of the Trade Union Congress...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affair and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to bring back no fewer than 270 Nigerians currently imprisoned or detained in Kaliti Prison, Ethiopia. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, gave the order of mandamus compelling the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of One Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty-One (1,731) members of staff who excelled in the 2024 promotion examinations. As contained in the commission daily bulletin, this achievement marks another milestone that underscores the Commission’s...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, (TETFund), has said it is introducing a Special Intervention in Medical Simulation and Innovation under its 2025 Intervention. Chairman of the TETFund Board of Trustees, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, said the move, which is part of the fund’s commitment...
.By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has received two awards for his exemplary leadership in providing security and public service to the people of Borno State. The award, tagged “Nigeria’s Pride Award,” was jointly organised by Beauty of Nigeria TV, Africa Leadership Scorecard, and...
Former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar has described Nigeria’s first indigenous president, Dr Nnamdi Azikwe, as a man ahead of his time. Abubakar, at the 5th Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe Annual Award Lecture in Abuja, described Azikiwe as a selfless and patriotic leader, says a statement by the lecture...
President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking approval of a fresh N1.767tn as a new external borrowing plan in the 2024 appropriation act. If approved, the loan will be used to part-finance the budget deficit of N9.7tn for the 2024 budget. The president’s request was read...